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the information has been released by the u.s. government, by european governments, and it will be harder and harder for the russians and chinese to say that the syrians are abiding by the agreement. >> of the shifted toward some sort of military support for the opposition, wherever that comes from? does that sideline to any degree russia and china in this process, since we are no longer really thinking about a diplomatic solution here? >> i think what it does, to put emphasis on just the diplomatic dimension now is not working, so now, as i said, there will be more of an emphasis on working this from the ground up. i think russia and china can be important much later in the conflict. >> today, one other issue from the united nations -- susan rice, the u.s. ambassador said that time is running out for the united nations. kofi annan says what do you replace the plan with? it is words. >> it is words, and i think that is why we are heading towards action. the question is -- what will those actions be? the immediate step is to back t
the information has been released by the u.s. government, by european governments, and it will be harder and harder for the russians and chinese to say that the syrians are abiding by the agreement. >> of the shifted toward some sort of military support for the opposition, wherever that comes from? does that sideline to any degree russia and china in this process, since we are no longer really thinking about a diplomatic solution here? >> i think what it does, to put emphasis on...
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a u.s. navy fighter plane crashes into an apartment complex in virginia beach but no one as quickly injured. all eyes on unemployment, the u.s. adds 120,000 jobs in march, but is this enough to keep the recovery on track? could it be time to kick off a new phase in relations between india and pakistan? for some industries, a thaw cannot come soon enough. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. it was a frightening scene in virginia beach when a navy jet crashed and set fire to an apartment complex. the two crewmembers ejected safely and there are no reports of injury but the crash did leave a wake of destruction. >> a pretty extraordinary sequence of events. this is in navy f-18. we think within 30 or 40 seconds of takeoff, something catastrophic happened on board and moments later, the plane crashed into this apartment complex and we have seen those extraordinary pictures of devastation. amazingly, the pilots both managed to eject safely and one of them was found apol
a u.s. navy fighter plane crashes into an apartment complex in virginia beach but no one as quickly injured. all eyes on unemployment, the u.s. adds 120,000 jobs in march, but is this enough to keep the recovery on track? could it be time to kick off a new phase in relations between india and pakistan? for some industries, a thaw cannot come soon enough. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. it was a frightening scene in virginia beach when a navy jet crashed and set...
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there are about to be honored in the u.s. at the kennedy center for transforming the sound of rock and roll and influencing other artists. led zeppelin split up in 1980. the perform a concert in 2007. what was it like getting back after all those years apart? legendary guitarist jimmy page has been talking to the bbc. >> there was a lot of preparation when we first did the first rehearsal. it was really exciting. everybody was trying to make it work. we needed to play in such a way that we all had confidence with each other. that needed -- that needed playing and getting to know each other, getting to know each other again. >> we see the interchange of expressions between all of you. is that the intention? it is almost like we've audience are on stage. bu>> it is sort of how it works. i think the interesting thing for most people who have seen that they have remarked upon the fact we sort of a group together. we are working around so we can see each other, and there is this interplay. because even though we had the structure
there are about to be honored in the u.s. at the kennedy center for transforming the sound of rock and roll and influencing other artists. led zeppelin split up in 1980. the perform a concert in 2007. what was it like getting back after all those years apart? legendary guitarist jimmy page has been talking to the bbc. >> there was a lot of preparation when we first did the first rehearsal. it was really exciting. everybody was trying to make it work. we needed to play in such a way that...
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an inquiry in the u.s. has uncovered serious management failures in a sting operation that would let gunrunners smuggle weapons to mexico. agents in the operation known as operation fast and furious lost the weapons. the attorney general was cleared of any wrongdoing. there was a record summer melting. satellite images show the icecap melted back of the timber the 16th, the minimum for the year and the smallest extent on record. the tension between japan and china over a chain of disputed islands in the east china sea has erupted into a diplomatic fight. the presumed next leader of china has warned japan to rein in their behavior. he made the comments during a meeting with leon panetta. he told the bbc it would be important for the countries to resolve the dispute. >> uninhabited and isolated, they could spark war in asia. offer there is some oil and gas at here, but it is national pride at stake. already, ships are fighting at sea, japan and china duelling. chinese nationalists tried to plant their fight l
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the u.s. presidential candidates heading to their second presidential debate and the stakes are high. welcome around the globe. the man accused of carrying out the biggest hack ever -- but today the british government ruled it will not extradite him to america. a battle waged on behalf of mr. mckinnon who's been diagnosed with as burgers a syndrome. >> he could not speak. >> her and her mother revealed how her son reacted. >> hiking and trying. it is so emotional. >> the joy and relief of a parent who has been fighting the u.s. government for one decade. >> [inaudible] >> he does not deny the u.s. charges. from 10 years ago, he carried out what one u.s. prosecutor described as the biggest military computer hack of all time. his supporters say he is a young man with a mild autism, simply looking for information on ufo's. when supporters across the political spectrum and public life. david cameron raised his case with president obama to reassess his medical condition. this is he was in serious r
the u.s. presidential candidates heading to their second presidential debate and the stakes are high. welcome around the globe. the man accused of carrying out the biggest hack ever -- but today the british government ruled it will not extradite him to america. a battle waged on behalf of mr. mckinnon who's been diagnosed with as burgers a syndrome. >> he could not speak. >> her and her mother revealed how her son reacted. >> hiking and trying. it is so emotional. >> the...
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stopping the film is our hope. >> by the morning the u.s. consulate in bengasi was in ruins, but this was not the first attack. in june the convoy was hit. no one was killed, and the un has also been targeted. the u.s. ambassador christopher stephens started his time as envoy to anti-gaddafi rebels. the libyan government said he was killed by old regime loyalists. they speculated the attack might have been to mark the anniversary of 9-11. >> there is no justification to this. the world must stand together to reject these acts. already many libyans have joined us in doing so, and these will not break the bonds between the united states and libya. >> the new prime minister has just been named after the recent elections, but the killing shows that in and when a new libya, armed groups continue to act seemingly with impunity. in cairo, demonstrators are blaming the u.s. for the film. it is a challenge for the muslim-lead government which has condemned the film while calling for protests. in libya the government will want this type of demonstrati
stopping the film is our hope. >> by the morning the u.s. consulate in bengasi was in ruins, but this was not the first attack. in june the convoy was hit. no one was killed, and the un has also been targeted. the u.s. ambassador christopher stephens started his time as envoy to anti-gaddafi rebels. the libyan government said he was killed by old regime loyalists. they speculated the attack might have been to mark the anniversary of 9-11. >> there is no justification to this. the...
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the u.s. tells russia to stop helping the assad regime. >> we have repeatedly urged the russian government to cut the military ties completely in suspend all for their support in delivery. >> a wave of car bombs target shiites in iraq. at least 65 are killed in one of the deadliest days since the u.s. withdrawal. during up for the games. the panam athletes, and the city is getting ready. welcome to our viewers of pbs in america and around the globe. the conflict in syria has ignited a diplomatic ground between world powers. the u.s. is accusing brushup of supplying arms to the syrian government. they questioned america's own military exports to the region. all of this suggests that at least in the short-term there is little hope for a diplomatic solution. >> this is what happens when the u.n. observers tried to get there to find out what is going on there. there were pro-regime villagers in favor of the president assad. the villagers turned back and said they came under fire as they turned awa
the u.s. tells russia to stop helping the assad regime. >> we have repeatedly urged the russian government to cut the military ties completely in suspend all for their support in delivery. >> a wave of car bombs target shiites in iraq. at least 65 are killed in one of the deadliest days since the u.s. withdrawal. during up for the games. the panam athletes, and the city is getting ready. welcome to our viewers of pbs in america and around the globe. the conflict in syria has ignited...
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the u.s. is examining it at the laboratory. it now has possession of the device, but what about person that was going to use it? little has been said because he might have been working for the cia and handed the bomb over. this would explain a careful language that some american officials are using. >> there are very sensitive operational aspects of this we are continuing to pursue, so that means that we were able to get this device, we are trying to make sure that we protect, again, the equities involved. >> in 2009, he concealed bomb nearly killed a saudi prince. headed forr, a bomb was detroit. other bombs were hidden inside of printer cartridges. what worries officials is that it is almost impossible to detect. there is no metal, just powder in liquid. new body scanners might not spot it. where does this threat come from? based in yemen and seen here training in the desert is a group led experts say pose a real threat. >> they have some of the most sophisticated and advanced capabilities of any affiliate's anywhere in the w
the u.s. is examining it at the laboratory. it now has possession of the device, but what about person that was going to use it? little has been said because he might have been working for the cia and handed the bomb over. this would explain a careful language that some american officials are using. >> there are very sensitive operational aspects of this we are continuing to pursue, so that means that we were able to get this device, we are trying to make sure that we protect, again, the...
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military protecting u.s. diplomats abroad? >> the deputy secretary of state went up to congress today told lawmakers that they are counting on an additional 225 marine guards going out to nearly three dozen embassies around the world. the bigger question the pentagon will face is if they have to have more troops to be alert to respond to emergencies of conflict. >> can departments do their jobs if they're behind a fortress? >> not at all. hillary clinton says that diplomats cannot operate out of bunkers. they will have to rethink this mission using intelligence better and proper security where it is needed. >> will this change the way that u.s. diplomats operate? >> i have actually talked to some diplomats and they are somewhat skeptical. diplomats in pakistan are largely restricted to the embassy in islamabad and places like that. they're worried because of the concerns raised by benghazi and the tragic deaths of four americans, the work might become more difficult. >> thank you for joining us. >> across europe, demonstrators
military protecting u.s. diplomats abroad? >> the deputy secretary of state went up to congress today told lawmakers that they are counting on an additional 225 marine guards going out to nearly three dozen embassies around the world. the bigger question the pentagon will face is if they have to have more troops to be alert to respond to emergencies of conflict. >> can departments do their jobs if they're behind a fortress? >> not at all. hillary clinton says that diplomats...
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this is a sign of improving relations with the u.s.. the u.s. is taking a symbolic step. >> what we know is that burma is on the last -- on the list of those invited. we don't know if this invitation is final. this is only an invitation that is an observer. this is with mostly u.s. and thai forces, the longstanding allies. they usually bring in the forces of many neighboring countries as well. bringing the burmese military in would be a very dramatic step. the military is the most controversial part of the old regime in burma. they have already ended economic sanctions. this encourages those that are put in place. there is significant human rights concerns about the way that the army deals with the on commitment to the democratization process. this is a very separate power structure. i think any moves to close ties with the military between the u.s. and the burmese military in particular will be criticized by human-rights groups. we have a way to go before there are substantial ties in terms of military training. clearly, the u.s. would like to
this is a sign of improving relations with the u.s.. the u.s. is taking a symbolic step. >> what we know is that burma is on the last -- on the list of those invited. we don't know if this invitation is final. this is only an invitation that is an observer. this is with mostly u.s. and thai forces, the longstanding allies. they usually bring in the forces of many neighboring countries as well. bringing the burmese military in would be a very dramatic step. the military is the most...
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u.s. lawmakers, they have a duty to solve. we sat down with her here in washington. >> christine lagarde, the fiscal cliff, how concerned are they about the ramifications? >> people around the world are concerned about it. it appears to be the case there was more concerned about the eurozone than the fiscal cliff. now things have changed and there is more concerned about the fiscal cliff. they asked about a resolution. >> what could the impact speed? we are looking at a time when the global recovery is fragile at best. >> of u.s. is 20% of the global economy. if the u.s. suffers as a result of a fiscal cliff, a complete wiping out of its growth is going to have repercussions around the world. probably half of that. if the u.s. economy has less growth, it will probably be 1% less in mexico, canada, probably less so in europe and japan. but there will be a ripple effects. >> are you worried about it? >> yes. of course i worry about it. the u.s. is a big chunk of the global economy. it has of
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u.s. ambassador for india under the obama administration. it is a very robust defense of america's constitutional rights. how do you think it goes across the muslim world in the wake of this controversial one? >> he tried to do three things and i thought he was very effective. first, he talked about a very strong case for u.s. leadership in the world. he condemned the violence and also made the case for free speech and what that means in the world. secondly, he talked about the advancement of democracy. how that is founded on principles. and thirdly, i thought he talked very effectively to a domestic audience, a litany of achievements that he has obtained in his foreign policy, thereby strengthening his record there. contrasting what governor romney might do or what he might not do. >> as a candidate in the days of the berlin speech, he talked about the need to tear down the wall between christians and jews and muslims. but that was as high as ever. >> as ambassador to india for a few year
u.s. ambassador for india under the obama administration. it is a very robust defense of america's constitutional rights. how do you think it goes across the muslim world in the wake of this controversial one? >> he tried to do three things and i thought he was very effective. first, he talked about a very strong case for u.s. leadership in the world. he condemned the violence and also made the case for free speech and what that means in the world. secondly, he talked about the...
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u.s. tells russia to stop helping the assad regime. >> we have repeatedly urged to tell -- urged the russian government to cut these military ties completely and suspend all further support and delivery. >> a wave of car bombs targets shi'ite pilgrims in iraq, killing at least 65 and one of the deadliest days since the u.s. withdrawal. gearing up for the games -- not the london olympics, it is toronto's turn to host the pan am athletes and the city is getting ready. >> welcome to our viewers on pbs and around the globe. the conflict in syria has opened a diplomatic struggle between two world powers -- the u.s. is accusing russia of providing arms that the syrian regime is using to crackdown on rebels. moscow says it's doing nothing illegal and questions the united states'military exports to the region. there is little hope for a diplomatic solution. >> this is what happened when the un observers tried to get in to find out what is going on -- they were set upon by pro-regime villagers chan
u.s. tells russia to stop helping the assad regime. >> we have repeatedly urged to tell -- urged the russian government to cut these military ties completely and suspend all further support and delivery. >> a wave of car bombs targets shi'ite pilgrims in iraq, killing at least 65 and one of the deadliest days since the u.s. withdrawal. gearing up for the games -- not the london olympics, it is toronto's turn to host the pan am athletes and the city is getting ready. >> welcome...
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people are looking for the u.s. to lead here, but they will only lead as far as countries like turkey and countries in the region are willing to do something. right now, there is a lot of consensus. people talk a good game about air strikes, safe zones, other things, but nobody has an implementation plan that people are willing to sign up to yet. >> depressing stuff. thank you for coming in. security officials in russia say they have broken up a plot by islamist rebels to attack the 2014 winter olympics. it is claimed that they claimed to transport weapons in the run- up to the games. a cache of arms was found in a breakaway republic of georgia which has strong links with russia. david cameron's former director of to medications, andy coulson, has appeared for an inquiry into press standards. under questions about whether he had relationships with his previous employers, it was alleged that he kept $60,000 of the company's shares without telling downing street. sony has reported its biggest loss in a year. they say
people are looking for the u.s. to lead here, but they will only lead as far as countries like turkey and countries in the region are willing to do something. right now, there is a lot of consensus. people talk a good game about air strikes, safe zones, other things, but nobody has an implementation plan that people are willing to sign up to yet. >> depressing stuff. thank you for coming in. security officials in russia say they have broken up a plot by islamist rebels to attack the 2014...
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i do not think the u.s. could keep the fifth fleet there if the violence built to proportion that we're seeing in syria. what we are seeing throughout the middle east is one legitimate demands for reform are denied, people do not go home or give up. they just get more angry and more radical. and then it is too late. >> the bahraini government says it has offered something by allowing for the retrials of these activists. will that satisfy the people who are demonstrating on the streets? >> i do not think it will satisfy them soon enough. the retrials will take months. remember, these political leaders who were imprisoned were imprisoned for things like calling for republic in bahrain, not a minority, for participating in meetings -- for offenses that constitute nothing more than the exercise of the freedom of speech. they should not be in prison at all. the king's commission recommended that they be released. i think a lot of people are not going to understand why you need a months-long process of the judicia
i do not think the u.s. could keep the fifth fleet there if the violence built to proportion that we're seeing in syria. what we are seeing throughout the middle east is one legitimate demands for reform are denied, people do not go home or give up. they just get more angry and more radical. and then it is too late. >> the bahraini government says it has offered something by allowing for the retrials of these activists. will that satisfy the people who are demonstrating on the streets?...
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the u.s. military, the obama administration rolls out a new strategy with an eye on saving and the fight for the future. >> this question that the strategy answers is what kind of military will we need a long after the wars of the last decade are over. >> prosecutors say they want hosni mubarak hung on charges that he ordered the protesting of -- ordered the killing of protesters. one pakistani school is giving students hope on the hockey field. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. reshaping the military is a contentious task and today president obama unveiled his vision for the future. thousands of troops are expected to be axed in cost-cutting measures. the president says that the tide of war is receding and the u.s. needs to react with a strategy. the plan is not without its critics. what the pentagon, the seat of american military power, learning to adapt to this country's changing economic fortunes and a changing world. america is turning the page on a decade of
the u.s. military, the obama administration rolls out a new strategy with an eye on saving and the fight for the future. >> this question that the strategy answers is what kind of military will we need a long after the wars of the last decade are over. >> prosecutors say they want hosni mubarak hung on charges that he ordered the protesting of -- ordered the killing of protesters. one pakistani school is giving students hope on the hockey field. welcome to our viewers on pbs in...
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the u.s. felt the peace plan was failing, and they said they were considering contingencies. that seems to me to indicate that washington is moving towards a stance that is favored by arab countries that if the so-called cease-fire falls apart, you may have some type of humanitarian zone. >> for the moment, the plan is still the only game in town. getting the badly needed u.n. observers in is proving painfully slow. in the meantime, events on the grounds are threatening to run out of hand. >> for more on the continuing conflict in syria -- on the continuing conflict in syria, i am joined by the u.s. ambassador to morocco. can the peace plan be saved? >> it can only be saved if the united nations authorizes a much more expedient deployment of armed monitors as well as efforts to provide humanitarian relief and to shore up the nation's syrian opposition. it is going to take more than parachuting into or 300 observers that are unarmed. -- 200 or 300 observers that are unarmed. by now, anyone's be
the u.s. felt the peace plan was failing, and they said they were considering contingencies. that seems to me to indicate that washington is moving towards a stance that is favored by arab countries that if the so-called cease-fire falls apart, you may have some type of humanitarian zone. >> for the moment, the plan is still the only game in town. getting the badly needed u.n. observers in is proving painfully slow. in the meantime, events on the grounds are threatening to run out of...
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fake u.s. treasury bonds worth six trillion dollars. this is equal to half the entire u.s. national debt. they were hidden in false compartments of three safety deposit boxes. >> they are calling this the largest ever seizure of its kind, fake u.s. treasury bonds worth at six trillion dollars. enough to endanger the stability of the international credit system. it has emerged that they were found in these trunks in a warehouse in zurich back in january. the italian police helped the swiss colleagues make the find. this was a sophisticated plot that unfolds it across several countries. the authorities began unraveling it more than a year ago. they were investigating a mafia group suspected of loan sharking in the south of the country. fake u.s. bonds were found in a raid on a suspect's home and the police realized that the gang had the grandest and additions, a six trillion dollars scam. -- the gang had the grandest ambitions, a six trillion dollar stamp. >> there's public anger in russia. vladi
fake u.s. treasury bonds worth six trillion dollars. this is equal to half the entire u.s. national debt. they were hidden in false compartments of three safety deposit boxes. >> they are calling this the largest ever seizure of its kind, fake u.s. treasury bonds worth at six trillion dollars. enough to endanger the stability of the international credit system. it has emerged that they were found in these trunks in a warehouse in zurich back in january. the italian police helped the swiss...
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he was brought here by u.s. diplomats who said they had taken him in on humanitarian grounds and negotiated a deal for his freedom. the silhouettes are for his wife and children, long held captive. today, they were reunited with him. >her husband is now having a check out. >> the lawyer became an icon of human rights abuses in china after he exposed the way thousands of women had undergone forced abortions. for seven years, he was held here under the cole house arrest. despite his lack of sight, he escaped last week even though we had nearly 100 guards watching him. his desire is to make sure that his family can live free from harassment and beating that they had endured. he made this appeal to chinese leaders. his escape has infuriated and embarrassed them, force them to deal with human rights abuses. chinese state television said that america's actions amounted to a totally unacceptable interference in chinese affairs and demanded an apology. the u.s. has said there will not be one? hillary clinton is now in b
he was brought here by u.s. diplomats who said they had taken him in on humanitarian grounds and negotiated a deal for his freedom. the silhouettes are for his wife and children, long held captive. today, they were reunited with him. >her husband is now having a check out. >> the lawyer became an icon of human rights abuses in china after he exposed the way thousands of women had undergone forced abortions. for seven years, he was held here under the cole house arrest. despite his lack...
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army officers allowed the u.s. army and government to know in the summer of 1943 what had actually happened. it is a devastating act, but because there were concerns there was a deceitful program in place from the start. >> despite the horror, it seems the united states had the side of the soviet union was too important as a wartime ally to start blaming it for the massacre. the truth was only revealed in 1990. bbc news. >> he did it, at last. that is what they are thinking in scotland after andy murray won his first grand slam tennis title. today, he reveled in the victory in new york, showing off his hard-earned prize. back in his home town in scotland, thousands of fans celebrated after staying up all night to watch the match. >> trepidation and little sleep for those who stayed up to watch andy murray triumph. >> [indiscernible] >> this is a win for scotland. >> this was a long time coming. >> his hometown as much -- normally a much quieter town. andy murray spent his childhood here. his family remained. they a
army officers allowed the u.s. army and government to know in the summer of 1943 what had actually happened. it is a devastating act, but because there were concerns there was a deceitful program in place from the start. >> despite the horror, it seems the united states had the side of the soviet union was too important as a wartime ally to start blaming it for the massacre. the truth was only revealed in 1990. bbc news. >> he did it, at last. that is what they are thinking in...
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u.s. has insisted it must remain open and that iran must not be allowed to threaten of the rest of the world. israel's would like to hold america to its word. unless there is other action, israel have to consider its other actions. >> the sanctions are a step in the right direction. today, there is an understanding in the world that the sanctions will not achieve the desired goals to stop the nuclear program. >> israel appears to mean a military strike against iran's nuclear facilities. there are suggestions that israel is considering such an attack. earlier this month, ehud barak suggested that the decision to carry out any strike was very far away. >> for more on this story, i'm joined by the former assistant to president clinton and currently the middle east program director at the international crisis group. thank you very much for coming in. the temperature on iran seems to have risen in washington. how accurate are these reports that israel might be planning an attack? >> the picture
u.s. has insisted it must remain open and that iran must not be allowed to threaten of the rest of the world. israel's would like to hold america to its word. unless there is other action, israel have to consider its other actions. >> the sanctions are a step in the right direction. today, there is an understanding in the world that the sanctions will not achieve the desired goals to stop the nuclear program. >> israel appears to mean a military strike against iran's nuclear...
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it is critical for the u.s. to actually break this bubble and begin to resume normal relations. >> with the mood is so tense, how do they actually start bridging that gap? >> there are many things that can be done, initiatives taken on the diplomatic level on the media level. there is symbolism for the united states president to be saying things and doing things. the president apologized for the civilians harmed recently in afghanistan. symbolic gestures like this do go along way in diffusing a tense situation. >> pakistan has a nuclear stockpile that in 2010 was reported to be the most vulnerable to being hijacked by islamic extremism. >> there are serious problems within pakistan, the law-and- order, the tension between the capitol and the tribal areas. these are things that the u.s. can help them resolve. there is already volatile situation. it will not help either pakistan or they go out and the united states. on the sacrifices that pakistan has made over the last year, they have always had a something like
it is critical for the u.s. to actually break this bubble and begin to resume normal relations. >> with the mood is so tense, how do they actually start bridging that gap? >> there are many things that can be done, initiatives taken on the diplomatic level on the media level. there is symbolism for the united states president to be saying things and doing things. the president apologized for the civilians harmed recently in afghanistan. symbolic gestures like this do go along way in...
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in economic news, u.s. auto sales saw healthy gains in august. general motors reported a 10% increase. ford was up 13%, and chrysler sales rose 14%. the u.s. automakers were boosted especially by rising demand for pickup trucks. despite the auto numbers, a closely watched industry survey found overall manufacturing contracted for the third straight month. and on wall street, the dow jones industrial average lost 55 points to close under 13,036. the nasdaq rose eight points to close at 3075. those are some of the day's major stories. now, back to gwen and judy in charlotte. >> ifill: one of tomorrow night's headline speakers is massachusetts senate challenger elizabeth warren, who is trying to oust the republican who succeeded ted kennedy. i sat down with her earlier today at her charlotte hotel. elizabeth warren, thank you for joining us. >> thank you for having me. >> ifill: your reputation nationally is that of a regulator, someone who took on wall street and championed reform. how much in this campaign, either in your campaign or massachusetts
in economic news, u.s. auto sales saw healthy gains in august. general motors reported a 10% increase. ford was up 13%, and chrysler sales rose 14%. the u.s. automakers were boosted especially by rising demand for pickup trucks. despite the auto numbers, a closely watched industry survey found overall manufacturing contracted for the third straight month. and on wall street, the dow jones industrial average lost 55 points to close under 13,036. the nasdaq rose eight points to close at 3075....
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the u.s.. numbers suggest that the economy is growing steadily but slowly. all hands on deck as the royal navy's largest warship makes its way to london for security at the olympic games. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. tonight, there is some good news for chinese legal activist chen guangcheng. he has been offered a fellowship at american university and the chinese authorities say he is free to apply to study abroad. there is no indication how long this will take but the state department expects this to be processed speedily. for now, he remains in hospital in beijing. >> this is a way that china deals with dissent, silencing its debt. -- silencing it. i am at the hospital where chen guangcheng is being held. he had been brought here by american diplomats. he had been -- he had sought their help in escaping after seven years of detention and savage beating. at the hospital last night, he made a dramatic call to a u.s. congressman. under guard once again, he appe
the u.s.. numbers suggest that the economy is growing steadily but slowly. all hands on deck as the royal navy's largest warship makes its way to london for security at the olympic games. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. tonight, there is some good news for chinese legal activist chen guangcheng. he has been offered a fellowship at american university and the chinese authorities say he is free to apply to study abroad. there is no indication how long this will take...
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the u.s. military says it is ready to resume the trial of the colleagues accused of planning 9/11. and uncovering the mystery for viii.ries after henry the a massive restoration is under way. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. they went to the national theatre to return to some sort of normalcy. what the audience in somalia didn't expect was a brazen bombing that left the capital reeling. described as one of the most ambitious attacks yet by islamic militants, 10 people were killed including top officials. >> just a few weeks ago, somalia oppose a national theater reopened for the first time in 20 years. it was a moment of optimism, but today, as dignitaries gathered at the theater, an explosion torn apart. they were addressing an audience of 200 people. >> [inaudible] it is safe and secure. >> there are conflicting accounts of what happened. a female said that a group is responsible. >> everybody was doing it. >> the president of the somalia and olympic committee a
the u.s. military says it is ready to resume the trial of the colleagues accused of planning 9/11. and uncovering the mystery for viii.ries after henry the a massive restoration is under way. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. they went to the national theatre to return to some sort of normalcy. what the audience in somalia didn't expect was a brazen bombing that left the capital reeling. described as one of the most ambitious attacks yet by islamic militants, 10...
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it has been a bleak midwinter across the u.s.. this has brought snow, blizzards, and even tornadoes. there's more bad news on the way. over the next few days, another stormy area of low pressure will sweep up from the gulf of mexico. it will bring more rain and snow, this time washington and new york could be hit as well. >> a wicket when to remix is wreaking havoc on the nation's midsection. -- a wicked winter remix is wreaking havoc on the nation's midsection. this has ruined plans for tens of thousands. the national weather service says the heaviest the commissions will be in northern pennsylvania. and parts of the northeast, they are taking the snow in stride. >> i love it. this is part of living in new england. >> standard new england weather. >> this is mostly bringing heavy rain and strong winds of up to 70 miles per hour. this is causing more problems for travelers. at least 355 have been cancelled today. in the last 24 hours, it has been more than 2400. power was knocked out from texas to vermont. people in ohio are tryin
it has been a bleak midwinter across the u.s.. this has brought snow, blizzards, and even tornadoes. there's more bad news on the way. over the next few days, another stormy area of low pressure will sweep up from the gulf of mexico. it will bring more rain and snow, this time washington and new york could be hit as well. >> a wicket when to remix is wreaking havoc on the nation's midsection. -- a wicked winter remix is wreaking havoc on the nation's midsection. this has ruined plans for...
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u.s. government's and top mortgage lenders agreed to a $25 billion settlement, and at helping troubled homeowners, but will it be enough? and before you pop that next champagne cork, we have some hard-hitting research on the best way to treat that bubbly. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. in syria, activists said government forces have launched fresh attacks today, killing more than 50 people. it marks the sixth day of such violence, and residents are crying out for help. but while president obama has decried the outrageous bloodshed, there is still no global consensus on a response. the bbc's diplomatic correspondent starts our coverage. >> the terrifying onslaught that homs is under at the moment, no where immune from the shells and rockets, it seems, according to this amateur footage. even this moscow -- twisted metal, rubble, and hold their testimony to the bombardment. the syrian government has been questioning armed rebels, but what about civilians? a tri
u.s. government's and top mortgage lenders agreed to a $25 billion settlement, and at helping troubled homeowners, but will it be enough? and before you pop that next champagne cork, we have some hard-hitting research on the best way to treat that bubbly. welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. in syria, activists said government forces have launched fresh attacks today, killing more than 50 people. it marks the sixth day of such violence, and residents are crying out for...
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gabrielle giffords, the u.s. congress woman who was shot in the head when a gunman went on a rampage, has formally resigned her seat in washington. last august, she made a triumphant return to congress after being so close to death. she was attacked at a political meeting in tucson just over a year ago. last night, at the state of the union, gabrielle giffords embraced president obama. today, the battle over his proposals began already in earnest. he proposed creating a fair tax systems with the wealthiest americans paying a bigger share. this is opposed by most republicans. with an election looming, this promises to be a fight on the campaign trail. >> it is a short drive from the white house to the capital, but for president obama, this could be the last time he makes this journey to deliver the state of the union. >> the president of the united states. >> this speech was his manifesto. his campaign blueprint for reelection. first, a moment of emotion as he caught the congresswoman deborah giffords who was shot
gabrielle giffords, the u.s. congress woman who was shot in the head when a gunman went on a rampage, has formally resigned her seat in washington. last august, she made a triumphant return to congress after being so close to death. she was attacked at a political meeting in tucson just over a year ago. last night, at the state of the union, gabrielle giffords embraced president obama. today, the battle over his proposals began already in earnest. he proposed creating a fair tax systems with...
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some in the u.s. prove this is time to get out now. president obama said he will talk about withdrawal with the prime minister but will not be rushing for the exits. >> make no mistake. we have a strategy to allow us to respond to bring wind down this war. we are transitioning to the afghans moving into the lead. that will now was to bring our troops home. >> the plan is to have the afghans leading combat operations by mid 2013. there is talk about bringing thousands home sooner. >> i do not think this massacre will be the main issue in that that date. -- that debate. it will be afghans providing a credible partner and pakistan being helpful enough for us to achieve a minimal amount of success on the eastern border. those of the questions in the future policy debate. >> the essential partners are in agreement. they want to be able to look like they're not in an unseemly hurry. mark nardella, bbc news, washington. >> for more on the timetable of withdrawal and the damage being done, i am joined by former american ambassador to afghanist
some in the u.s. prove this is time to get out now. president obama said he will talk about withdrawal with the prime minister but will not be rushing for the exits. >> make no mistake. we have a strategy to allow us to respond to bring wind down this war. we are transitioning to the afghans moving into the lead. that will now was to bring our troops home. >> the plan is to have the afghans leading combat operations by mid 2013. there is talk about bringing thousands home sooner....